Countdown to Midnight: Hosting a Family-Friendly New Year’s Eve Bash

With the holiday season upon us, we’re planning our parties and making sure we’re ready for the season. Everyone knows that Christmas is a great holiday for kids. But what about New Year’s Eve? If you’re thinking of hosting a family-friendly New Year’s Eve bash, here are a few things to include for an entertaining party that won’t disappoint parents and little ones alike:  

Share the fun virtually

Sharing the holidays with people we love in an in-person way isn’t always possible. However, technology has helped us to improve connections and to share in events that mean something to us. If you have loved ones who are unable to be present with you during the holidays, share the love through low-latency streaming and a live stream mic that helps them feel like they’re right there in person with you. If you’re hosting a large-scale party, streaming the event can be a great way to draw more attention to it and allow for more attendance. 

Hire entertainment

Whether it’s a more intimate party at home or you’re a corporate brand throwing a large New Year’s bash, if you’re creating a family-friendly atmosphere, something that can ensure that everyone has a blast is to include some type of children’s entertainment. This may be balloon twisting, face painting, or a magician show. If you’re trying to make everyone happy, from parents to kids, singles, and seniors, entertainment for all can help create an unforgettable experience for everyone. 

Get some sparklers 

If you’re celebrating the New Year at home with your friends and family, sparklers are a lot of fun for kids. You can spend some time outside with the kids playing with sparklers—safely, of course—before bedtime, so that parents and adults can ring in the new year in style with champagne and adult discourse. Confetti is another thing to include, but keep in mind that there will be messes to clean up when you use these New Year’s party supplies. It’s completely worth it, though, when you see smiles on your kids’ faces! 

Hire childcare help 

If you’re throwing a large party but are hosting it at your family home and will have some guests’ kids attending as well but want to separate the kid’s party from the adult party, consider hiring childcare help so that you and your friends can enjoy a grown-up affair while babysitters help to make the New Year’s Eve bash a great experience for the little ones as well. 

They can be responsible for putting the little ones to sleep if needed as you and your friends ring in the New Year in style. While ideally you have long-term babysitters that you can depend on, you can also look on sites like Care or Urban Sitter, where you can find some vetted individuals who have the expertise to provide expert childcare for occasions such as this one. 

Throw in a pinata 

Throwing a great New Year’s Eve bash that is family-friendly can include all of the staples of a great children’s party, including things like a pinata or arts and crafts. Keeping the kids happy at the beginning of the party and getting them tired can help to ensure that mom and dad get to enjoy the New Year later on, when the clock strikes midnight. 

Great snacks and fun music are other things to include for an entertaining and fun New Year’s bash for the kids, the parents, and everyone who comes along to the party. 

In Conclusion

If you’re looking for the best plan for New Year’s Eve, consider these tips to help you get the most out of your holiday party. From children’s entertainment to fun for all, there are many ways to plan for a holiday event that is family-friendly and a blast of a bash for everyone who attends. If you need help for a big event, consider hiring a party planner to pull it off.